About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs 6,000 people across ten sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name “Similac”. To complement the range of “Similac” infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of “Gain”. The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurized, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.
Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland’s reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.
Primary Function
* Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.
* Report any current or potential hazards to your manager immediately.
* Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E) at all times.
* Review all SOP’s for any job task and ensure full understanding and adherence.
* Maintain plant safety at the highest level with a zero accident target.
* Constantly work to improve the compliance culture with respect to quality, housekeeping, cGMP and food safety requirements.
* Minimize environmental risks to ensure no adverse environmental impact.
* Provide leadership, direction and co-ordination to the Process Shift.
* Monitor cGMP, hygiene and safety practices within the Process area.
* Ensure all process equipment is checked regularly for non-conformances.
* Monitor performance versus Plan and Update, taking corrective action as necessary.
* Assist Process Manufacturing Manager and Planners in preparation of production schedules.
* Maintain the highest standard of safety, quality, customer service and environmental control.
* Implement strategies and programs to meet current Process objectives and future growth requirements.
* Take responsibility for training and development of employees on the shift.
* Maintain the Compliancewire system.
* Maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere and ensure good communication within the Plant.
* Monitor Process staff time and attendance records and respond appropriately.
* Ensure ongoing operations are effectively managed and KPIs are achieved.
* Ensure effective implementation of the plant CAPA system.
* Ensure compliance with AI policies and procedures.
* Ensure continued implementation of the Performance Excellence initiative.
* Undertake any special arrangements as directed by the Process Manufacturing Manager.
* In the absence of senior management, assume responsibility for supervision of all plant operations.
* This Job function will change with updates to GMP, EHS, Technical/New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP’s.
* This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs.
Major Responsibilities
* Processing, evaporation and drying of products in the Process Department.
* Produce the highest quality infant formula in the most efficient, safe and hygienic manner.
* Training and supervision of all process operators and contractors within the work area.
* Maintain specified quality standards within the process department.
* Ensure compliance with all standards and procedures.
* Attention to detail required for all tasks.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
* Process, dryer, evaporator, ingredient preparation and weighing, milk/oil intake and dumping operators report directly to the Shift Co-ordinator/Shift Manager.
Education Required:
* Minimum: Third Level Qualification preferably in a Dairy/Food Science, Business or Engineering related discipline or equivalent.
* Keen interest in furthering oneself and improving skills, education and knowledge of the business.
Knowledge:
* One year technical experience preferably in Dairy Food or Pharmaceutical Industry.
* One year experience in a Supervisory Role.
* Ability to motivate and direct others.
* Maturity and ability to control multi-task situations.
* Good problem solving skills.
* Ability to evaluate and make decisions to achieve department targets.
Accountability / Scope
* Deviation from specification or failure to take corrective action could have serious financial and quality consequences.
* Non-conformances in the Process area can lead to delays in organizational work schedules.
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